Board of Trustees

Brescia’s Board of Trustees is the chief governing body for Brescia University College. As fiduciaries, Brescia’s elected Trustees are vested with a special responsibility for overseeing Brescia’s operations and governance in a way that assures its institutional health and well-being. Trustees must, at all times, avoid the situation of conflict of interest in exercising their duties to Brescia.

Among the responsibilities of the Board of Trustees is to ensure that Brescia’s operations and actions align with its vision, mission and values. In achieving effective stewardship of Bresica, the Board engages in a variety of activities, including facilitating institution-wide strategic planning, overseeing the conduct of annual operating and capital budgets, ensuring that Brescia achieves a positive annual financial audit and ensuring the establishment of institutional policies that align with legal requirements and best practices. Additionally, the Board of Trustees has responsibility for hiring, reviewing and setting goals for its sole employee, the Principal of Brescia. Finally, the Board of Trustees ensures that Brescia meets its legal, budgetary and financial obligations at all times, identifying and managing risks and ensuring the responsible management of Brescia.

Board of Trustees Members for 2018–19

Karen Fryday-FieldChairKaren is currently Chair of the Board of Trustees and Chair of the Executive and Governance Committees. She is also an ex officio member on all standing and ad hoc committees of the Board. Karen is the lead consultant of Meridian Edge Leadership and Governance Consulting, a London based firm dedicated to excellence in organizational development, dynamic strategic planning and effective governance.

Karen McKayVice-ChairKaren is currently Vice–Chair of the Board of Trustees and is an ex officio member on all standing and ad hoc committees of the Board. She has served on the Board for two years as an Elected Trustee and was the Chair of the Employee Relations Committee. Karen is a lawyer in London with Harrison Pensa LLP, specializing in corporate and commercial law.

Sr. Noreen Allossery-Walsh, osuRepresentative of the Ursuline CommunitySr. Noreen is serving her second term on the Board of Trustees as an Elected Trustee and a representative of the Ursuline Community. She also sits on the Executive Committee of the Board. Sr. Noreen is a member of the Ursuline Leadership Team and a Brescia alumna.

Sr. Marian Krauskopf, osuRepresentative of the Ursuline CommunitySr. Marian is serving on the Board of Trustees as an Elected Trustee and a representative of the Ursuline Community. She also sits on the Governance Committee of the Board. Sr. Marian currently works in adult faith formation as a spiritual director.

Sr. Eileen Schuller, osuRepresentative of the Ursuline CommunitySr. Eileen is serving on the Board of Trustees as an Elected Trustee and a representative of the Ursuline Community. She also sits on the Employee Relations Committee of the Board. Sr. Eileen is actively involved with the McMaster Catholic Students Association and the Jewish–Christian dialogue in Canada. She is a professor emerita in the Department of Religious Studies at McMaster University and a fellow of the Royal Society of Canada.

Ashley ConynghamElected TrusteeAshley is serving her second term on the Board of Trustees as an Elected Trustee and is Chair of the Institutional Planning Committee of the Board. She also sits on the Executive Committee of the Board. Ashley is the Director of Marketing & Communications at the London Economic Development Corporation and is a Brescia alumna.

Kimberly DarlingElected TrusteeKimberly is serving her second term on the Board of Trustees as an Elected Trustee and is Chair of the Employee Relations Committee of the Board. She also sits on the Executive Committee of the Board. She is the Financial Services Director with the London Police and has been with the force for 30 years.

Gwen DuBois-WingElected TrusteeGwen is starting her first term on the Board of Trustees as an Elected Trustee and is Vice–Chair of the Employee Relations Committee of the Board. She is with DuBois–Wing & Associates, where she works with individuals to maximize their leadership effectiveness. Gwen also works with CEOs and Boards of Directors to develop a high–performing board, board culture and systems–wide governance.

Mitra KhademiElected TrusteeMitra is serving her second term on the Board of Trustees as an Elected Trustee and is Chair of the Advancement Committee of the Board. She also sits on the Executive Committee of the Board. Mitra is a financial consultant and is a Divisional Director with Investors Group in London and is a Brescia alumna.

Sandy McCallumElected TrusteeSandy is starting his first term on the Board of Trustees as an Elected Trustee and sits on the Finance, Audit and Investment Committee of the Board. He is a Partner with BDO Canada LLP, with 30 years of experience providing assurance and accounting, tax and advisory services to businesses across a range of industries.

Erin MitchellElected TrusteeErin is in her first term on the Board of Trustees as an Elected Trustee and currently sits on the Advancement Committee of the Board. Erin is an active volunteer in the London community and is the Past President of The Canadian Club of London.

Dr. Louise MoistElected TrusteeLouise is in her first term on the Board of Trustees as an Elected Trustee and is Vice–Chair of the Institutional Planning Committee of the Board. She is a professor in the Departments of Medicine and Epidemiology & Biostatistics at the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry.

Erin Rankin NashElected TrusteeErin is in her first term on the Board of Trustees as an Elected Trustee and is Vice–Chair of the Advancement Committee of the Board. She is a lawyer at Ferguson Patterson Professional Corporation and is a Brescia alumna.

Ruth TisdaleElected TrusteeRuth is in her first term on the Board of Trustees as an Elected Trustee and is Vice–Chair of the Finance, Audit and Investment Committee of the Board. She also sits on the Institutional Planning Committee of the Board. Ruth is the Senior Staff Accountant at BDO Canada LLP, and is a Brescia alumna.

Brenda WaltonElected TrusteeBrenda is in her second term on the Board of Trustees as an Elected Trustee and is the Chair of the Finance, Audit and Investment Committee of the Board. She also sits on the Executive Committee of the Board. Brenda is an accountant and partner with Davis Martindale, LLP in London.

Laure EldikElected TrusteePresident of the BUC Alumnae AssociationLaure is in her first year on the Board of Trustees as President of the Brescia University College Alumnae Association. She also sits on the Advancement Committee of the Board. Laure is a Brescia alumna and has served on the Alumnae Association for the past six years. Laure is a Community Planning and Research Associate with the City of London.

Dr. Susan MummPrincipal and Secretary to the BoardSusan is serving her first term as Principal of Brescia University College, having started in 2015. She serves in an ex officio capacity on the Board of Trustees and as Secretary to the Board. She also sits on all standing committees of the Board and Brescia Council. Susan is a historian of Victorian Britain and a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society.

Dr. Lauretta FrederkingVice-Principal & Academic DeanLauretta is starting her firm term as Vice–Principal and Academic Dean and is serving on the Board of Trustees in an ex officio capacity. She also sits on the Advancement, Employee Relations, Governance and Institutional Planning Committees. Lauretta oversees all faculty teaching and research portfolios at Brescia as well as having responsibility for Library Services and the Advanced Learning and Teaching (ALT) Centre.

Marianne SimmVice-Principal, StudentsMarianne is serving in an ex officio capacity on the Board of Trustees. She also sits on the Institutional Planning Committee of the Board. Marianne is the Vice–Principal, Students at Brescia.

.Dr. Paula DworatzekBrescia Faculty RepresentativePaula is in her first term on the Board of Trustees as a representative of the full–time faculty at Brescia. She also sits on the Institutional Planning Committee of the Board. Paula is the Chair of the School of Food and Nutritional Sciences and is a Brescia alumna.

Dr. Dennis HudeckiBrescia Faculty RepresentativeDennis is serving on the Board of Trustees as a representative of the full–time faculty at Brescia. He also sits on the Finance, Audit and Investment Committee of the Board. Dennis is an Associate Professor of Philosophy in the School of Humanities.

Heather CampbellBrescia Staff RepresentativeHeather is in her first term on the Board of Trustees as a representative of the full–time staff at Brescia. She also sits on the Institutional Planning Committee of the Board. Heather is the Associate Director of the ALT Learning and Teaching Centre.

Ingrid ChristensenBrescia Staff RepresentativeIngrid is in her first term on the Board of Trustees as a representative of the full–time staff at Brescia. She also sits on the Finance, Audit and Investment Committee of the Board. Ingrid is the Payroll & Benefits Officer at Brescia.

Steve HajpelSenior Administrative Leadership Team RepresentativeSteve is in his first term on the Board of Trustees as the Senior Administrative Leadership Team representative. He also sits on the Institutional Planning Committee of the Board. Steve is the Director of Facilities Management at Brescia.

Mikaila HunterBrescia University College Students’ Council PresidentMikaila is serving in an ex officio capacity on the Board of Trustees as the President of the Brescia University College Students’ Council. She acts as a representative and advocate for Brescia’s diverse student population.

Lucyanne DavisonExecutive Assistant to the PrincipalLucyanne is the Executive Assistant to the Principal and Associate Secretary to the Board of Trustees since 2011.